Question

When Zhang Ning , whose pen name was Misha, started drawing manga（漫画） in junior high school, it was a time when Japanese cartoonists occupied most of the Chinese market. She was warned about the poor wage cartoonists earn and the risk of pursuing a career in an industry where China is not yet competitive.

But with the growth of domestic animation and manga industry in recent years, Zhang managed to draw her way up to become one of the country’s top cartoonists. In 2011, the 29-year-old won the Golden Dragon award, one of the most influential awards in China’s manga industry.

Looking back, the graduate of Zhejiang University of Technology said: “It was a dream come true.” Zhang’s success boomed along with the industry. In 2010, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s animation and manga industry was worth 47 billion yuan. It has seen annual growth rates of more than 20 percent in recent years.

These big numbers seem a far stretch from Zhang’s in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. But she thinks the very reason why cartoonists can enjoy a decent life is the country’s decision to well develop the industry. “The country is not giving us money directly, but it’s creating a market in which we can succeed,”said Zhang.

Apart from government investment, Zhang is also benefiting from technology advances. The Internet has provided a wider platform for cartoonists to publish their work. The electric edition of Zhang’s work ranked the 6th among free book apps on the Apple Store. “I think the Internet has encouraged new cartoonists and given them more chances. Before we could only contribute to magazines and it was difficult to convince the editors to publish our work”, said Zhang. “But when you release your work online, you receive encouragement and support from many netizens. It increases your confidence. ”said Zhang.

New technology has also attracted more people to read comics. “China has entered 3G era. It’s very convenient for people to read on their smart phones when traveling around. It opens comics to a bigger readership,” said Zhang. Only last week, Zhang published her new manga based on the ancient classic Tangzi(汤子) which set during the warring states period. According to Zhang, the inspiration came from wall painting in Dunhuang, Gansu province. She hopes her works will encouraged more people especially the young, to explore the cultural treasures of ancient China. “Chinese youths now need a spirit to help them to realize their dreams,” said Zhang. “Like Kua Fu(夸父) chasing the sun --- people can accomplish great things by choosing to something seemingly beyond their ability. I think that’s my “Chinese dream” and I want to share it with the public through my cartoons.”

1.When Zhang Ning started drawing manga,________.

A. she nearly finished her study in junior high school.

B. Japanese cartoonists took up the majority of Chinese market.

C. Chinese cartoonists could earn so much money.

D. She was encouraged by her teachers.

2.Which statement can be inferred from the passage?

A. Before the widespread use of the Internet, cartoonists merely send the works to magazines.

B. The Internet has been a wonderful platform only for Chinese cartoonists’ works.

C. China’s animation and manga industry will have a promising future.

D. New cartoonists have received support from the people from across China.

3.This passage is mainly about _____________.

A. that Chinese cartoonists are the greatest in the world.

B. that China’s dream of being the top animation and manga nation.

C. that technology alone helps cartoonists to achieve success.

D. that a Chinese cartoonist has chased her dream and lived it.

4.All of the following except _____ have contributed to Zhang Ning’s success.

A. her new manga Tangzi B. technology advances

C. widespread use of Internet D. government support.

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲述了中国的漫画家张宁，从高中开始画漫画，但是当时是日本漫画占据着中国市场，她被警告漫画家的工资低，可能追求一份在中国没有竞争力的职业。在2010年，根据国际数据调查局，中国的动画和漫画工业值470亿元，并且每年以超过20%的速度增长。而这些漫画家能够享受一份体面的工作的原因是国家要大力发展动画工业的决心。除此之外，网络为漫画家出版他们的作品提供了一个平台，新技术也吸引更多的人阅读连环画。

1. Zhang Ning , whose pen name was Misha ,started drawing manga（漫画） in junior high school, it was a time when Japanese cartoonists occupied most of the Chinese market.意思是：当张宁，谁的笔名是米沙，在高中的时候开始画漫画，这是一个时期，日本的漫画家占据中国的大多数市场。故选B。

2. 2010, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s animation and manga industry was worth 47 billion yuan. It has seen annual growth rates of more than 20 percent in recent years.意思是：2010年，根据国家数据调查局，中国的动画和漫画工业值470亿元，中国的动画和漫画以每年20%的速度增长。可知中国的漫画和动画工业将会有一个很有希望的未来。故选C。

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考点：考查说明文阅读。